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Watership Down
by Adams, Richard
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Good
- ISBN 10
- 0027000303
- ISBN 13
- 9780027000306
- Seller
-
Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Macmillan, 1974-02-28. First American Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 1x6x9. Signed by Author. Please see our photos: book with DJ, signature, and copyright page. A clean, lightly read copy of the first US edition, full number line. Signed by author and dated April 1974. Pages 67-76 have a light bump to the lowest 1" of the leading edge, as if sustained in shelving. Light age toning present to all edges of text block, but pages and boards show little visible wear apart form the aforementioned bump. Ecru boards quarterbound in matching cloth have gilt lettering on spine, gilt facsimile of Adams' signature on front board. Dust jacket in mylar has original price of $6.95 and the true first DJ feature of all-UK reviews on rear panel. There are tow closed tears to the front, one at top edge and another at bottom, both approx. 1/2".
Synopsis
Watership Down is an allegorical fantasy novel written by British author Richard Adams, narrating the adventures of a small group of anthropomorphized rabbits as they escape the destruction of their homeland. The story is set in England’s Downs, an idyllic rural home to the small native creatures who possess their own cultures, languages, poetry and mythology. They are soon faced with the settlement of humanity and watch as their land is ravaged by farmland and industrialized commercial advancement. In fear of their lives they leave their homes in hope of finding safety for their family and friends, despite the temptations and perils they are forced to struggle with along the way.
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Reviews
On Dec 27 2016, a reader said:
After hearing of Richard Adams' death, I turned once again to a book I have long considered to be a best friend. This adventure story pulls you into a world unseen by humans. The characters are human enough to relate to but animal enough to remain rabbits. The story is captivating and relevant. No matter how many times I read it, I can never put it down while reading the last quarter, it's so suspenseful and exciting.
The characters have been beloved of me for many years and I only hope that I have Fiver's insight, Hazel's authority, Bigwig's strength, and Blackberry's wits.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Chaparral Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- CHAPadaWAT
- Title
- Watership Down
- Author
- Adams, Richard
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First American Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0027000303
- ISBN 13
- 9780027000306
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1974-02-28
- Size
- 1x6x9
- X weight
- 32 oz
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Chaparral Books
Biblio member since 2015
Portland, Oregon
About Chaparral Books
Chaparral Books is located across from Elephant's Deli on S Corbett Avenue in Portland. We have a well rounded collection of subjects, including an extensive core collection in Western Americana and Native American Literature including Western Writers.
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- Cloth
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- Gilt
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